Dutchmen Voltage problems & recalls

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2021-2022 crossroads redwood, dutchmen voltage, and yukon trailers. the u-bolts on the axles may have been improperly tightened, causing the bolts to loosen and the axle to slide.

Risk: A sliding axle can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will tighten the axle spring u-bolts, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 27, 2022. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 22-436. this recall expands nhtsa recall number 21v-015.

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2022 dutchmen aspen trail, coleman, colorado, voltage, yukon, keystone carbon, cougar, hideout, montana, outback, passport, raptor, retreat, springdale, sprinter and 2022-2023 keystone bullet travel trailers. the electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will repair or replace the awning fabric, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 16, 2022. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 22-434.

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2020-2021 dutchmen voltage 3001, 3351, 3521, 3531, 3551, 3571, 3951 and 4271 recreational trailers. the federal identification tag incorrectly lists the recommended tire pressure as 110 psi, instead of the correct tire pressure of 95 psi. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Risk: Incorrect psi information could cause the tires to be overinflated, and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the federal identification tag, free of charge. the recall began february 3, 2021. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 21-399.

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2021 dutchmen voltage 3915 and 4225 recreational trailers. the federal identification tag incorrectly lists the recommended tire pressure as 95 psi, instead of the correct tire pressure of 110 psi. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Risk: Incorrect psi information on the label could cause the tires to be underinflated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the federal identification tag, free of charge. the recall began february 3, 2021. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 21-400.

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2020 alpine, avalanche, fuzion, laredo, montana, raptor, crossroads redwood, and dutchmen voltage trailers. the adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame of the frameless windows may fail which can allow the glass to detach while moving.

Risk: If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary, free of charge. this recall began july 24, 2020. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 20-375.

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2020 dutchmen voltage trailers, model 4185. an 18,000 lb.-capacity fifth wheel pin box may have been installed instead of the specified 21,000 lb-capacity pin box hitch.

Risk: If the vehicle is loaded to a weight greater than 18,000 lbs, the pin box may fail, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pin box inner with a pin box inner rated for 21,000 lbs, free of charge. the recall began june 18, 2019. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 19-354.

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2019 dutchmen endurance and 2017-2019 dutchmen voltage travel trailers. the tires may contact with the rear floor support, affecting the trailer's handling.

Risk: Tire contact with the floor support while being towed can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will cut a notch in the floor support to provide sufficient clearance between the tire and the floor support, free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2019. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone rv's number for this recall is 19-338.

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling various 2003-2018 crossroads, dutchmen, and keystone recreational trailers equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. a list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v755-5127.pdf. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher mode

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Keystone will notify owners and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2018. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-574-535-2100, or kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. keystone's number for this recall is 1

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain 2017-2018 dutchmen voltage trailers equipped with the onan 5.5 generator option. the fuel line may have been clamped incorrectly to the generator.

Risk: The incorrectly clamped fuel line may disconnect, possibly causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of fire.

Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will properly clamp the fuel line to the generator, free of charge. the recall began on may 31, 2017. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 17-285.

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 keystone carbon and raptor fifth wheel recreational trailers, and 2016-2017 fuzion and dutchmen voltage fifth wheel recreational trailers. the affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds on the hinge pin and hinge plate that may be insufficient, and as a result, the top of the door may swing down with more force than normal.

Risk: If the door does not open as expected, there would be an increased risk of injury to those in the door's path.

Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ramp door hinge, free of charge. the recall began on january 13, 2017. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 16-274.

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 keystone carbon, fuzion, impact, raptor, and dutchmen voltage toy hauler fifth wheels equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by christianson industries. the affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.

Risk: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. the recall began on november 29, 2016. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 16-267.

Problem: Keystone rv company (keystone) is recalling certain model year 2017 dutchmen voltage toy hauler fifth wheel trailers manufactured march 11, 2016, to june 14, 2016. the affected vehicles were incorrectly built with a 18,000 lb rated fifth wheel pin box hitch instead of a 21,000 lb rated hitch.

Risk: If the vehicle is loaded to a weight greater than 18,000 lbs, the pin box can fail, possibly resulting in the trailer separating from the tow vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Keystone notified owners, and dealers will remove and replace the pin box inner with one rated for 21,000 lbs, free of charge. the recall began on august 5, 2016. owners may contact keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. keystone's number for this recall is 16-259.